Asked in Premeth Test 40 — Carboxylic AcidsModerate

In this section of logical deduction, the question consists of a brief passage (usually a report containing certain data regarding some social or economic problem), followed by certain inferences based on it. The student is required to analyze the contents (or data) of the passage and grasp the desirable facts from it. Then, student has to consider each of the given inferences in the context of the given passage. decide upon its degree of truth or falsity and then choose the hest alternative provided accordingly.Primary education in Sindh is in a poor shape. Pupils in over 50 percent of the schools read in the open throughout the year. Over six million children born to lower Income group parents remain unlettered. Not even one percent of the 63,000 primary schools have facilities of furniture, toilet, drinking water and games. 3 113 new teachers have been appointed in the current financial year out of which 2747 are women. Now each of the 13,270 primary schools have at least two teachers.A large number of primary schools in Sindh are one teacher schools.

Correct answer: A. Definitely true

  • A. Definitely true
  • B. Probably true
  • C. Data inadequate
  • D. Probably false
  • E. Definitely false

Explanation

Step 1: Key facts from the passageCondition of schools: Pupils in over 50% of schools study in the open.Infrastructure: Less than 1% of 63,000 schools have basic facilities (furniture, toilets, water, games).Teachers:3,113 new teachers appointed this year (including 2,747 women).Statement: "Now each of the 13,270 primary schools have at least two teachers."Step 2: Given inference"A large number of primary schools in Sindh are one-teacher schools."Step 3: VerificationThe passage itself says: "Now each of the 13,270 primary schools have at least two teachers."This clearly means that earlier many schools had only one teacher (otherwise such a statement wouldn't be highlighted).So, the inference refers to the past situation, which is supported by the passage.✅ Final AnswerThe inference "A large number of primary schools in Sindh are one-teacher schools" is True (before the recent teacher appointments).

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Carboxylic acids are named and studied through the combined effects of the carbonyl and hydroxyl groups, their preparation, acidity and hydrogen bonding. Reactions include neutralisation, esterification, reduction and conversion into acid chlorides, anhydrides, esters and amides, with emphasis on how these derivatives interconvert.

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